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Jahns Family History

Jahns Surname Meaning

German: patronymic from the personal name Jahn.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Jahns family from?

You can see how Jahns families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jahns family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Jahns families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Jahns family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Jahns's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Jahns families in 1911.
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What did your Jahns ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Jahns. 50% of Jahns men worked as a Farmer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Seamster
    50%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Jahns. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jahns census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 906 immigration records available for the last name Jahns. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Jahns. For the veterans among your Jahns ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jahns lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Jahns life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Jahns in 1960 was 74, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jahns ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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